Towns & cities · South East England
Buckland
Also known as: Buckland, Swydd Buckingham
Buckland — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Buckland is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 669 people. Address: HP22. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.8030°, -0.7130°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Buckland is a village and civil parish in Aylesbury Vale district in Buckinghamshire, England. The village is near the boundary with Hertfordshire, close to Aston Clinton. The hamlet of Buckland Wharf is in the parish. It takes its name from its wharf on the Wendover Branch of the Grand Union Canal that passes through the parish.
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Background
History
The village toponym is a common one in England. It is Old English in origin, and refers to a place which has received a Royal charter of some description. It is not known the type of charter to which it refers in this case. Before the Norman conquest of England, the manor of Buckland was held by the Diocese of Dorchester-on-Thames in Oxfordshire under the control of Godric. After 1066 William I granted it to the Bishop of Lincoln. It remained so until the 16th century when the then tenant, the Earl of Warwick forfeited it to the Crown. By 1584 it had been passed to Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon. Robert was killed fighting on the Royalist side during the English Civil War at the first…
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- Coordinates
- 51.8030, -0.7130
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckland
- Postcode
- HP22
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Population
- 669
- Nearest railway station
- Wendover — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2034314 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buckland, Buckinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church Farm, Buckland - geograph.org.uk - 1201485.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
China Water
Restaurants · 0.6 km
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Aston Clinton Ragpits
Forests & woodlands · 1.5 km
RAF Halton
Museums · 2.0 km
RAF Camp Cinema
Theatres · 2.1 km
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 6 Near Wilstone At National Grid Reference Sp 8990 1427
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Aston Martin memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Wilstone War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Puttenham
Villages · 2.3 km
Falklands Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Halton House
Manor houses · 2.4 km
Buckland is a town in the West Midlands with a population of 669. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 669
- Constituency
- Aylesbury
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Buckland
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Buckland →
📷 3Forests & woodlands · South East England
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📷 3Canal locks · South East England
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) And Lock Number 8 Adjoining On East
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📷 3Theatres · South East England
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📷 3Archaeological sites · South East England
Settlement N of St Mary's Church, Puttenham
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📷 4Historic churches · South East England
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton
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📷 3Museums · South East England
Natural History Museum at Tring
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📷 3Museums · South East England
Tring Local History Museum
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📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp
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📷 4Windmills · South East England
Goldfield Mill
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📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Peter St Paul (church of England)
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) And Lock Number 8 Adjoining On East
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 3 (Wilstone Bridge) And Lock Number 8 Adjoining On East — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 2 (Gamnel Bridge) At Tringford Road
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 6 Near Wilstone At National Grid Reference Sp 8990 1427
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 10
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 10 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 12
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📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Grand Union Canal Aylesbury Arm Bridge Number 2 (Dixons Gap Bridge) And Lock Number 6 Adjoining On East
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Wilstone War Memorial
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · South East England
Riddle of the Ruin
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📷 5Museums · South East England
Tring
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📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 4Historic churches · South East England
St Michael and All Angels Church, Aston Clinton
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📷 3Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Drayton Beauchamp
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📷 3Forests & woodlands · South East England
Aston Clinton Ragpits
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📷 5Museums · South East England
RAF Halton
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Buckland
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · South East England
Hill Farm Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
Bel & The Dragon at the Red Lion
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Norcott Campsite - Camping In The Orchard
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📷 5Campsites · South East England
Braid Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Pack Horse Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
Prince of India
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The White Swan
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
King And Queen Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckland?
- Buckland is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP22), in the parish of Buckland.
- What is Buckland?
- Buckland — village and civil parish in Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Buckland?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP22.
- Is Buckland a protected site?
- Yes — Buckland is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Buckland free to visit?
- Yes, Buckland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Buckland?
- The nearest railway station is Wendover, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP22.